When you create writing lessons for your child that you are proud of, you will watch your child soar to new heights.

But HOW do you do that?
Do you know how much writing is enough?
Is there something credentialed teachers know that you don't know?
Or, what are the crucial steps your child must complete to write well?

Let's get started so you can begin planning your BEST lessons. And, hey, if you prefer to watch this on video instead, here you go!

TIP #1Focus on QUALITY over QUANTITY.
Some parents think their children should construct full paragraphs each and every day to improve writing abilities. In my experience, that is the perfect recipe for burn-out. Most students quickly lose interest and produce poor quality paragraphs even though they may have 15 to 20 paragraphs by the end of the month. Worse yet, they detest writing altogether because it has become a tiresome chore.

A daily journal entry is a wonderful idea, but those are hopefully less structured, more expressive, and free-flowing.

Instead of expecting multiple paragraph essays each week, my recommendation is to fully focus on ONE style of writing per month and provide detailed direct instruction while exploring and practicing all parts of the complete writing process.

By the end of each month, you have developed a quality writing piece for your child's writing portfolio. By the end of a school year, you will have seven or eight quality pieces. Best of all, your child's confidence and attitude toward writing will be at a whole new level!

TIP #2Know Your Stuff
Have you ever wondered what credentialed teachers know that you don't know as a homeschooling parent? Well, nothing that you can't learn yourself. The best teachers pay attention to changes in standards and grade level expectations. You can do that, too.

Familiarize yourself with the core standards expected of students. There are three basic styles: argumentative, explanatory, narrative. You can read all about them - and the many subcategories - at www.corestandards.org.

Taking the time to explore and learn your child's grade-level educational standards will build a confidence within you that you didn't know you had! How great would that feel?

TIP #3Follow my FOUR WEEK WRITING PLAN.
Over the years, I have learned the value of organization and predictability. This process not only makes my life simpler but students demonstrate greater success.

Each month, my writing courses and styles change, but the process remains the same.

WEEK 1: Students gather information on their topic/style of writing. They read and take notes on any necessary materials. This is the week that brainstorming and outlining take place.WEEK 2: It's SLOPPY COPY week! This is the time for students to move from bullet points to full-blown sentences and paragraphs.WEEK 3: Revision and Editing week arrives! These two steps are critically important. Students learn and grow the most during this week when these strategies are done well. WEEK 4: Time to polish and publish! At this point, students should have an audience equipped to give valuable and authentic feedback.

There you have it! Now it's your turn.

>>Begin working on your quality (not quantity) writing lessons.
>>Study up and learn first what is expected of your child this year.
>>Finally, break your lessons into four-week segments.

Are you wondering if I could just do this for you instead? Well, the answer is "YES!" - and I'd love to help!

Click on over to writeonwebb.com. You will see the courses I offer and the months they are taught LIVE and ONLINE. Choose one, four, or MORE!

And, if you receive Educational Funds to use toward academic material through your school, let me know. I am a proud vendor for many wonderful Charter Schools. If yours is not on my list yet, we can change that.

Together, we can make this your best year yet, and that is a SUPER mindset with which to start.

BONUS: If you are looking for a hands-on planner, this one looks wonderful. It has a year long calendar and monthly and weekly pages, too. Be sure to click the link for all of the details.

And, if you would like to get your child an exceptional journal for the new school year, please check out this one. It is packed with greatness!

Write On! ​

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